This week, we launch our very first Teacher Feature on The Port. 

Our guest is Betsy, a thoughtful and inspiring educator from the Voyage East Learning Community.

Betsy shares what it feels like to teach through uncertainty and how centering student voice can create trust and connection in any classroom. Whether you are starting a new school year or already in the middle of one, her reminders about building community are timeless.

She is wise, funny, and real—and she might just feel like your new work buddy, too.

About our guest:
Betsy has been an educator for nearly 20 years, working both in the classroom and as a coach and mentor. She values the connections she builds with colleagues and students, and she is always curious about others’ experiences and how to best support them. A passionate teacher and lifelong learner, Betsy also treasures her summers and is committed to finding balance between serving her students and being present with her family. 

Betsy also runs an Etsy shop, Truth Telling Tees, where she invites people to wear your values proudly.